And the Ocean Was Our Sky

Ness explores war, power and obsession in a haunting, lyrical fable that reimagines the story of Moby Dick from the perspective of the whales. ~The Bookseller

“a haunting reimagining […] Exquisite art from Cai.” ~The Bookseller, Children’s Previews

Ness’s imagination is often awe-inspiring; he goes to places no whale has gone before and is never short of a deep thought. This is not just a story about hunting whales, it’s a comment on the futility of war, and the myths that we create and use as excuses for our actions. ~The Times, Children's Book of the Week

“With gorgeous, eerie illustrations threaded through the narrative and enhancing the haunting lyricism and prose, this is a beautiful and deeply strange book that tips your perspective upside-down and pitches you head-first into the cold heights of the oceans.” ~The Scotsman

“Beautiful illustrations make this hardback a special gift and would suit teens who are after something thought-provoking and a little bit different.” ~Country Life